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Washington D.C. workers, activists paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ in huge letters on street leading to White House

By Associated Press

June 5, 2020

America in Turmoil

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With the Washington Monument in the background, people walk on the street leading to the White House after the words "Black Lives Matter" were painted on it by city workers and activists Friday in Washington. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the painting by city workers and local artists that spans two blocks is intended to send a message of support and solidarity to Americans outraged over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.
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People walk on the street leading to the White House after the words "Black Lives Matter" were painted in enormous bright yellow letters on it by city workers and activists Friday.
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With St. John's Church in the background, people walk under a new street sign on Friday.
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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser walks on the street leading to the White House after the words "Black Lives Matter" were painted in enormous bright yellow letters on Friday.
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City workers and activists paint the words "Black Lives Matter" in enormous bright yellow letters on the the street leading to the White House.
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Beth Shafa waves an American Flag near the White House.
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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser walks on the street leading to the White House after the words "Black Lives Matter" were painted in enormous bright yellow letters on Friday.
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